Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $32.50 | 5.771% | $34.3756 | $34.38 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
Purchase #2 | $105.88 | 11.337% | $117.8836 | $117.88 | $117.90 | $117.90 |
Purchase #3 | $83.63 | 12.743% | $94.287 | $94.29 | $94.30 | $94.30 |
Purchase #4 | $228.71 | 11.202% | $254.3301 | $254.33 | $254.35 | $254.30 |
Purchase #5 | $240.69 | 11.741% | $268.9494 | $268.95 | $268.95 | $268.90 |
Purchase #6 | $109.74 | 4.323% | $114.4841 | $114.48 | $114.50 | $114.50 |
Purchase #7 | $170.93 | 4.155% | $178.0321 | $178.03 | $178.05 | $178.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $972.08 | $1,062.3419 | $1,062.34 | $1,062.45 | $1,062.30 |